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Grocery store loyalty programs used to be the way to go to save money on gas. But now that gas stations are offering their own gas rewards programs, it’s time to rethink your fueling strategy, especially as gas prices skyrocket.  We entered 2022 with prices $1 higher per gallon than at the start of 2021, which was already problematic for middle-class families facing stagnant wages and rising inflation (the highest it’s been in decades). But Russia’s war on Ukraine has driven gas prices to a 14-year high. The national average gas price officially surpassed $4/gallon on March 6, according to AAA. In some of the most expensive parts of the country, like California, gas prices have soared to $5.34/gallon. The war between Russia and Ukraine, continued COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing supply chain issues will likely take gas prices even higher. Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, expects the national average to jump to $4.50, and President Biden’s recently announced ban on U.

They say it because it’s true: The only certain things in life are death and taxes. While we’re still working on the whole immortality thing, we have found some ways to reduce that pesky bill from Uncle Sam each April after filing a tax return. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about tax evasion, but there are some totally legit ways to keep more of your hard-earned dollars in your pocket. It might be too late to make some of these moves for the 2021 tax season but think about making some changes soon for the 2022 tax season. One thing you can do now, though, is max out your contributions to a traditional IRA. You have until April 15, 2022, to do this for the ‘21 filing. Here’s several ways on how to save money on taxes for earnings that won’t get you in trouble with Uncle Sam come tax time. 1. Contribute to a 401(k) Lowering your taxable income is one of the best ways to pay less in taxes. Less income earned means less money you pay to the government. The easiest way to reduce yo

The way people bank, invest and manage money has been changing rapidly over the past few years, and Cash App is one of few platforms that’s been nimble enough to adapt and continue to serve customers’ needs. The app by Block, Inc. (formerly Square, Inc.) — formerly called Square Cash — started as a money transfer app with a particular appeal to communities who are traditionally unbanked or underbanked for its ease of use, lack of fees and almost exclusively mobile design. Cash App has continued to expand since its inception in 2013 to include more ways to uniquely serve this customer base and broaden its appeal. Now the app supports money transfers, banking, stock and ETF investing, Bitcoin trading and tax filing. In our Cash App review, we’ll cover everything you need to know to figure out whether Cash App is the right place for your money — including its banking features, fees, perks and customer service. Cash App Review: Accounts Account Minimum Deposit Best for Ease of

What is VPN? How It Works, Types of VPN VPN stands for  "Virtual Private Network"  and describes the opportunity to establish a protected network connection when using public networks. VPNs encrypt your internet traffic and disguise your online identity. This makes it more difficult for third parties to track your activities online and steal data. The encryption takes place in  real time . How does a VPN work? A VPN hides your IP address by letting the network redirect it through a specially configured remote server run by a VPN host. This means that if you surf online with a VPN, the VPN server becomes the source of your data. This means your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and other third parties cannot see which websites you visit or what data you send and receive online. A VPN works like a filter that turns all your data into "gibberish". Even if someone were to get their hands on your data, it would be useless. What are the benefits of a VPN connection? A VPN c